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Neonatology

Neonatology is a journal focused on fetal and neonatal research, covering neonatology, fetal medicine, and developmental biology. It publishes basic science and clinical research, including randomized trials, observational studies, epidemiology, molecular biology, molecular genetics, physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology in fetal and neonatal life, and also accepts papers in sections such as Research Briefings, Sources of Neonatal Medicine, and Global Neonatal Research.

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Subject Pediatrics
Impact Factor 3
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 1661-7800
eISSN 1661-7819
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Subscription-based journal. 2026 personal online access costs EUR 710.00, CHF 710.00, or USD 789.00 per year; institutional online access costs EUR 4711.00, CHF 4711.00, or USD 5234.00 per year.

Submission Instructions

Neonatology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, explain the implications and significance of the research, outline fit with the journal scope, and emphasize the manuscript's unique contributions.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract should contain 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Main text should contain 2500 words. Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include 3–5 keywords, the statements section with Conflict of Interest Statement, Funding Sources, Author Contributions, and Data Availability Statement, and a graphical abstract should be provided.
References References should total approximately 25 key references. Citations must use sequential Arabic numerals in square brackets. Reference list must include only cited sources, be ordered numerically by citation sequence, and list up to 6 authors before adding "et al.".
Figures & Tables Manuscript should contain a total of 4–6 figures or tables. Tables and figures must be submitted as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript, with figure legends placed at the end of the manuscript text. Graphical abstract must be submitted as a single JPG image file and should not include reference citations.
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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, discuss the manuscript's implications and significance, explain its fit with the journal's scope, and emphasize its unique and important contributions.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract should contain 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Summary, and Key Messages.
Manuscript Main text should contain 3500 words. Review article must include a critical discussion of the reported data and a clear conclusion with potential impacts on the standard of care. Manuscript must include 3–5 keywords and the required statements section with Statement of Ethics, Conflict of Interest Statement, Funding Sources, Author Contributions, and Data Availability Statement after the main text and before the references, and a graphical abstract should also be provided.
References Review article should contain 35–40 key references. References must be cited sequentially in the text using Arabic numerals in square brackets and listed numerically in citation order, with up to 6 authors named before adding "et al.".
Figures & Tables Review article should contain up to 4 figures or tables. Figures and tables must be submitted as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript, with figure legends placed at the end of the article after the reference list. Graphical abstract must be submitted as a single JPG image file and should not include reference citations.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, discuss the research implications and significance, explain fit with the journal scope, and emphasize the manuscript's unique and important contributions.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract should contain 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the subheadings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Main text should contain 3500 words. Manuscript must follow the Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion format. Manuscript must include 3–5 keywords and the statements Statement of Ethics, Conflict of Interest Statement, Funding Sources, Author Contributions, and Data Availability Statement after the main body text and before the references.
References Reference list should contain 35–40 references. References must be cited sequentially in the text using Arabic numerals in square brackets and listed numerically in citation order, with no more than 6 authors listed before 'et al.'
Figures & Tables Manuscript should contain 4–6 figures and/or tables. Tables and figures must be submitted as separate files rather than integrated into the manuscript text. A graphical abstract should be provided as a single JPG image file for this article type.
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Brief Report

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, discuss the research implications and significance for the Editor, explain how the manuscript fits the journal scope, and emphasize the manuscript’s unique contributions.
Abstract A 150-word structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Body text must not exceed 1500 words. Manuscript must follow the same structure as a full-length Research Article and include Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. Manuscript must include 3–5 keywords, the required statements section after the main text and before the references, figure legends, and a graphical abstract.
References References must total 10–15. References must be cited sequentially in the text using Arabic numerals in square brackets, listed numerically in citation order, and include no more than 6 authors before adding "et al.".
Figures & Tables No more than 2 figures or tables are allowed. Tables and figures must be submitted as separate files, with one file per figure, and figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript text after the reference list. A graphical abstract is required as a single JPG image file with a maximum size of 32 × 14 cm and 4800 × 2100 pixels, and text within it must use Arial 9–12 pt without reference citations.
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Case Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract should be included for Case Reports. Abstract should be 150 words. Abstract must be unstructured and presented in one paragraph.
Manuscript Main text should be 1000 words. Case Reports must include a substantive relevant literature review with an up-to-date review of previous relevant cases. Manuscript must include the statements section before the references and a graphical abstract should be provided.
References Reference list should contain 5 to 10 references. References must be cited sequentially in the text using Arabic numerals in square brackets and listed numerically in citation order with up to 6 authors before 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Case Reports should contain 1 to 2 figures or tables. Tables and figures must be submitted as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript. Figure legends must be included at the end of the manuscript text after the reference list.
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Novel Insights

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract should contain 150 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the subheadings Introduction, Case Presentation, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Main text should contain 1000 words. Manuscript must include Introduction, Case Report/Case Presentation, and Discussion/Conclusion sections. Manuscript must include highlighted boxes with one or two bullet points on Established Facts and Novel Insights, 3–5 keywords, the required statements section before the references, and a graphical abstract.
References Reference list should contain 5–10 references. References must be cited sequentially in the text using Arabic numerals in square brackets and listed numerically in citation order, with only cited publications included and no more than 6 authors listed before adding et al.
Figures & Tables Manuscript should contain 1–2 figures or tables. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate items in their original file format. Figure legends must use the format “Fig. 1.” or “Fig. 1. a”.
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Guidelines

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, discuss the research implications and significance, outline fit with the journal scope, and emphasize the manuscript’s unique and important contributions.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and presented in a single paragraph.
Manuscript Guidelines are typically 5000 words in length. Manuscript should describe the clinical problem, explain how the statement was generated, review the supporting evidence, and present the practice statement itself. Manuscript must include three to five keywords and a statements section before the references containing Statement of Ethics, Conflict of Interest Statement, Funding Sources, Author Contributions, and Data Availability Statement.
References References must be cited sequentially using Arabic numerals in square brackets. Reference list must contain only cited works, be ordered numerically by citation order, and list up to 6 authors before adding “et al.” for additional authors.
Figures & Tables Guidelines may include up to 3 tables and figures. Tables and figures must be submitted as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript. Figure legends must be provided at the end of the manuscript text, with one file submitted per figure.
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Letter

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must describe the knowledge gap addressed, discuss the research implications and significance, explain fit with the journal scope, and emphasize the manuscript's unique contributions.
Abstract An abstract is not explicitly required for Letters. Abstract must be unstructured and presented as one paragraph if included.
Manuscript Letters are typically 1000 words in length. Letters should not include original data. Manuscript must include 3–5 keywords and a statements section before the references containing Statement of Ethics, Conflict of Interest Statement, Funding Sources, Author Contributions, and Data Availability Statement.
References References must be cited sequentially in the text using Arabic numerals in square brackets and listed numerically in citation order with up to 6 authors before 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Letters may include up to 3 tables and figures. Tables and figures must be submitted as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript. Figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript text after the reference list.
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Recent Publications

Early Metabolic Alterations are Associated with Intraventricular Hemorrhage and Its Complications in Very Preterm Infants

Aviv Schupper, Brian Reichman, Inna Zaslavsky-Paltiel, Shlomo Almashanu, Nadav Sagiv, Dan Coster, Iris Morag, Liat Lerner-Geva, Haim Bassan

10.1159/000552886
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Comparative Diagnostic Performance of Early and Term MRI in Preterm Infants: a Diagnostic Test Accuracy Systematic review and Bayesian Meta-analysis.

Linda Bonezzi, Lucia Rocchitelli, Tommaso Biagioni, Olena Chorna, Kerstin Pannek, Carly Luke, Robert S. Ware, Jurgen Fripp, Andrea Guzzetta, Simona Fiori, Roslyn N. Boyd

10.1159/000552875
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Neurodevelopmental outcome up to 5 Years after Isolated Mild Non-Cystic White Matter Injury in Very Preterm Infants

Barbara Hofer, Elke Griesmaier, Nina Gande, Anna Staudt, Ulrike Pupp Peglow, Ursula Kiechl-Kohlendorfer, Vera Neubauer

10.1159/000552747
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Oxygen saturation targeting and retinopathy management in very preterm neonates: An international survey

Brian A. Darlow, Elizabeth M. Hurrion, Malcolm Battin, Mikael Norman, Mark Adams, Alina Kowalczykiewicz-Kuta, Tetsuya Isayama, Gil Klinger, Laura San Feliciano, Valerie Biran, Marco Moroni, Jamil Pedro de Siqueira Caldas, Dirk Bassler, Satoshi Kusuda, Maximo Vento, Brian Reichman, Neha Goswami, Prakesh S. Shah, Kei Lui

10.1159/000552726
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Ultrasound-Guided Non-Tunneled Centrally Inserted Central Catheters versus Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in Neonates Under 1000 grams: A Comparative Cohort Study

Antonella Capasso, Fiorentino Grasso, Mario Meliande, Serena Salomè, Letizia Capasso, Francesco Raimondi

10.1159/000552258
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Accepted papers are published online within a few days of acceptance as Early View. Proof corrections should be returned within 48 hours. Articles are published electronically ahead of print shortly after author approval to publish.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is expected. It should describe the gap in knowledge addressed by the manuscript, its implications and significance, how it fits the journal scope, and its unique contributions. Special issue or article collection submissions should identify the collection name and invitation where applicable.

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What are the publication costs?

Subscription-based journal. 2026 personal online access costs EUR 710.00, CHF 710.00, or USD 789.00 per year; institutional online access costs EUR 4711.00, CHF 4711.00, or USD 5234.00 per year.

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Research Topics

Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Neonatal and fetal brain pathology Infant Development and Preterm Care Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Infant Nutrition and Health Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies Neonatal Health and Biochemistry Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Birth, Development, and Health Congenital Heart Disease Studies Neonatal and Maternal Infections Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Cardiovascular Conditions and Treatments Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Physics and Engineering Research Articles Legal Cases and Commentary Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Immune Response and Inflammation Metabolism and Genetic Disorders Gestational Diabetes Research and Management Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research

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